The Applied Technical Services (ATS) Family of Companies offers RLAT (radiation lot acceptance testing) at our state-of-the-art radiation lab.
Space Radiation
Space radiation poses an array of threats to electrical equipment and systems. These effects can occur instantly or over time, resulting in malfunction or complete failure of electronic devices. Although some electrical equipment and systems can endure these effects, they will eventually lose all functionality and break due to cumulative, long-term damage.
Total Ionizing Dose Effects
TID (total ionizing dose) effects can cause functional failure and drastic degradation in electrical equipment. These effects accumulate over a service life in environments exposed to high solar radiation levels, with insufficiently radiation-hardened (rad-hard) components giving out significantly faster. Various testing methods can combat the risks posed by radiation before manufacturers send their equipment into space.
Single Energy Effects
SEEs (single energy effects) occur when heavy protons or ions pass through semiconductor components to deposit energy. They can be either destructive or nondestructive but ultimately pose a risk to aerospace missions by causing high-energy electrical disturbances in a typical circuit operation.
Radiation Lot Acceptance Testing Explained
RLAT (radiation lot acceptance testing) is a testing procedure that inspects semiconductor lots for sufficient resistance to various radiation effects. Radiation lot acceptance testing occurs both before and after exposing semiconductor components to radiation effects. During this testing procedure, every parameter has average and standard deviation criteria that define the success or failure of the irradiated parts.
How Radiation Lot Acceptance Testing Works
Radiation experts conduct functional tests, taking parametric measurements throughout the process. Every parameter under testing needs to stay within the set specification limits. Experts compare and calculate the test results to the part limits using standard and average deviation values and a one-sided tolerance factor. They then document their findings before reporting them back to manufacturers.
Our Family of Companies
The ATS Family of Companies is a world leader in space radiation effects testing and analysis of electrical equipment and systems. We serve aerospace clients through the services of an experienced team of specialists and a 35,000 sq/ft commercial laboratory to ensure that we meet all our clients’ testing needs.
Quality Protocols and Standards
Our Family of Companies adheres to specific quality protocols to ensure that our radiation testing lab meets all of the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) testing methods, standards, and guidelines. Our services meet industry requirements, such as reliability, safety, logistical system alignments, and common measurement standards. Our clients can be confident that their compliance and quality standards take priority when working with our Family of Companies.
Our Lab Suitability
- MIL-STD 750 and 883 (TM 1017, TM 1019, TM 1020, TM 1021, TM 1023, and TM 1080)
- ESCC 25100
- ESCC 22900
- EIA/JESD57
- ASTM F1192
Contact Us
Our expert team of experts invests in the success of our clients’ space missions. Contact us if you require RLAT (radiation lot acceptance testing) today.
